# Brian Ruiterman

Type: Person

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## Timeline

- **2026-06-25**: Court Sentencing — The Rotorua District Court fines G.B Teat Limited $6,700 and Cole Wicks $3,350 after guilty pleas to charges under the Climate Change Response Act.
- **2024-12-20**: Deliberate HFC Release — Cole Wicks released a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) into the atmosphere while performing HVAC services, triggering the EPA investigation.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Rotorua Court Levies $10,050 in Fines for HFC Release, Exposing Dual Liability
2026-08-10 15:29:00 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The Rotorua District Court fined a company and its employee a combined $10,050 after guilty pleas for deliberately releasing a potent greenhouse gas. The case signals a more aggressive EPA enforcement stance and underscores personal criminal liability for technicians under the Climate Change Response Act. Legal advisers should note the dual prosecution approach as a deterrent across the HVAC sector.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/rotorua-hfc-fines-dual-liability-legal

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